Sunday 10^th May 2026

McDonald Real Estate Everett Park Adventure Run

INTRO | LENGTH AND COST | TIMES | PARKING | RULES | GALLERY

Race registration open for numbering – 9:00 am – 9:50 am

Compulsory pre-race briefing for all participants – 9:50 am

• 9km start – 10:00 am
• 4.5km start – 10:10 am
• 2.5km start – 10:20 am

All participants will be assigned a race number when they enter the race. On the morning before their race, they must sign in near the start line to have their number written on their hand. If a participant is no longer racing or wish to withdraw, they need to let one of the Event Staff know at the start/during the race. The same list will be used to mark off the participants’ numbers as they cross the finish line.

Parking will be in the flat paddock next to the quarry on Everett Road (just off Bristol Road). The parking paddock is outlined in white, and the gateway is circled in yellow. There will be marshalls in high-vis to show you where to park. Please follow their instructions.

You will need to cross the road from the car park to the start of the race. There will be marshalls to also help you to do this safely, so please follow their instructions.

There is no available drinking water in Everett Park, so please bring your own. There is one toilet block within Everett Park, and portaloos will be available by the parking. Please take all rubbish with you.

Everett Park is a DOC Scenic Reserve so no dogs are permitted. For safety reasons, earphones are not encouraged to be worn – we encourage you to listen to the birdlife instead! Due to the nature of most of the tracks for the courses, strollers will not be allowed.

Two aid stations will be set up at the furthest points in the North and South of Everett Park. These will have some snacks for energy, and water will be available if needed (please remember we’re trying to reduce waste). Marshalls will be stationed here with radios and inReaches.

There are medals for all finishers. While we know quite a few people like to collect medals from their races, there’s many that are not too bothered about this. In lieu of a medal, you can choose to donate the medal cost to the Trust instead. This option is available on the registration form.

There is limited cell phone service in Everett Park. Marshalls will have Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs), satellite phones, and 1st Aid Kits with them in case of an emergency.

Due to the nature of the terrain in Everett Park, the trails flood in heavy rain. If there is heavy rain in the days leading up to the event or forecasted for the day of the event, the event will be cancelled at the discretion of the event organiser due to the damage that the event would cause to the Reserve on flooded trails. Should this happen, you can either ask for a refund or you can choose to donate your entry fee to the Trust. All donations would be used for the pest control and conservation work carried out within Everett Park Scenic Reserve.

If you would like to be refunded, you will need to contact ETEC after the event at manager@etec.org.nz.

It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure that they have read and understand all the course, event and safety information obtaining to their race before entering the event. It is also the responsibility of the participant to ensure they are at a competent level to complete their chosen event. All personal, contact, emergency and medical information given to ETEC must be true and accurate.

• Sufficient preparation to complete your chosen event
• Ability to follow course marking
• Appropriate experience for the event you are competing in
• Read all course and safety information prior to participating

• All participants must follow the course marking signs and instructions, this is your responsibility.
• Participants are not permitted to go off course routes. Should you wish to withdraw you must notify an event official e.g. marshal or course crew and await instructions.
• On completing the event you must cross the finish line – this is used as a safety check for participants.
• Participants who require any personal medication or disability assistance devices while participating must carry those items. This is your responsibility.
  You must have your number written on your hand before you start the race, and let the Event Staff at the finish line know you have finished.
• NO LITTERING please
• When over taking other runners you must signal to them that you are attempting to pass. Pass on the right.
• You must respect and treat fellow participants with care. Be friends out there.
• Follow the swing bridge instructions for the maximum people allowed – 2 people at a time. Follow the marshall’s instructions here. You must WALK across the swing bridge
• Please do not touch any traps out there. These can be harmful to people, and are set up to catch pests.

• Vehicles
• Other participants
• Inclement weather – Heat/Cold
• Personal injury and individual physical condition
• Challenging terrain
• Natural hazards e.g. rough surfaces, branches, slippery surface, roots, steep cliffs
• Manmade hazards e.g. stairs, fences, bridges, gates
• Pest traps – please do not touch!

Should you encounter an incident on course, please follow these steps:

• STOP – do not place yourself in danger
• Try to communicate with the person
• Assist with basic first aid if you are capable and can do so safely
• Send the next participant through to notify the next event official of the situation and location of the incident e.g. someone sprained their ankle, 1km back on the trail, requires assistance
• Stop the next participant and request assistance if required.

For kids entered younger than 12 years old, an adult needs to also be entered in the race for safety reasons.

There will be some spot prizes on the day so make sure you get your race number before your race.

Registrations are open until 12pm Saturday the 9th of May.